Tim Gramp Wines
Tim Gramp is a fifth generation member of the family that made Orlando famous.
His grandfather Hugo Gramp was Managing Director of Orlando. His father “Snowy” Gramp was a Director and Viticultural Manager.
The Gramp family sold the company based in the Barossa Valley in the early ‘70’s, but Tim has continued the tradition by “flying the flag” under his personal label.
A graduate of Roseworthy College’s Wine Production and Marketing course, Tim spent a number of years in the McLaren Vale region learning his craft. Then in 1991, Tim gained access to some superb McLaren Vale Shiraz fruit and set about making his first vintage.
This 1991 McLaren Vale Shiraz quickly found success on the show circuit, winning 1 Trophy, 6 Gold , 2 Silver and 1 Bronze medal, including Gold at the Intervin International Wine Show in New York City.
Following vintages have continued to win Gold medals and the Shiraz has been stamped as the flagship wine for the Tim Gramp label.
In a relatively short space of time, Tim has built a small but impressive portfolio of wine varietals that are crafted to represent the very best of a definitive region.
The Wine
A powerful, full bodied yet balanced wine. The fruit for this wine was sourced off the Bear family vineyard, located on the southern cusp of the Gilbert Valley (nestled between Clare and Barossa Valleys). The remote and isolated position of this unique vineyard site consistently produces wines of immense power and quality. Yield was 2 tonnes/acre.
Technical Details
Growing Region Mt Lofty Ranges – Gilbert Valley
Grape Variety Shiraz
Tasting Notes
Colour Deep brick red
Bouquet Blackberry and spice aromas
Palate Complex berry flavours with subtle oak/tannin structure
Cellaring 5 – 7 years
